RYEDALE Book Festival and Scampston Hall are working together to create a day of literary events with a nature theme.

On Sunday June 25, the Walled Garden of Scampston Hall will open its gates to welcome five acclaimed writers whose work celebrates wildlife and nature.

The special guests include Cumbrian writer Jacob Polley, who will be reading from his most recent book “Jackself”, while biologist and journalist Dr Amy-Jane Beer will be holding a half-day nature writing workshop.

For younger readers there will be a story time and a tiger mask-making workshop with Waterstones Children’s Book Prize winner for ‘There’s a Tiger in the Garden’, Lizzy Stewart.

West Yorkshire based, multi award-winning author, Horatio Clare, will be reading from his latest book, ‘Aubrey and the Terrible Ladybirds’ and then holding a creative writing workshop for children.

Award-winning poet and lyricist Anneliese Emmans-Dean will be showcasing her work ‘Buzzing!’ and latest book “Flying High”.

Ryedale Book Festival Director Sarah Tyson says, “To have five celebrated writers in such a splendid setting is very special. Scampston Walled Garden will be in full bloom and alive with wildlife – the perfect place to appreciate some the work of our finest contemporary poets and nature writers.

“ We are grateful to the generosity of Yorkshire business Vet-Way who supports this event.”

Chris Legard of Scampston Hall, said:, “We are delighted to be hosting the Ryedale Book Festival team for the second year.

“This year’s impressive line-up of literary stars has something to offer budding writers or keen readers of all ages. We hope the gardens will provide an inspiring back-drop to get all those creative juices flowing.”

For more information and to book tickets go to www.ryedalebookfestival.com/scampston-hall-2/